5 Korean Dramas That Will Soon Get US Adaptations (For Better or Worse)
A mafia lawyer, a mysterious hotel owner, and a genius attorney are all on their way to the US.
South Korea is not only famous for its music industry, but also for the doramas that are becoming increasingly popular around the world. Sometimes this does not go unnoticed by the US directors, inspiring them to new projects and long-awaited collaborations.
Here’re 5 K-dramas that are finally going to get remakes in the US.
1. Vincenzo
Vincenzo Cassano grew up in Spain and became a mafia lawyer. When a war breaks out in the criminal world, he is forced to return to South Korea. There he meets Hong Cha-young , the best lawyer in the country, and immediately falls in love with her.
Due to the intricate plot, the drama quickly gained popularity around the world. It was produced by Studio Dragon, which was offered a remake.
2. Extraordinary Attorney Woo
The main character, Woo Young-woo, has an extremely high IQ and a unique way of thinking, and manages to get a job at a prestigious law firm. However, she has Asperger's Syndrome, which makes it difficult for her to communicate. Nevertheless, she does not allow it to become an obstacle in her career.
The drama hadn't even finished when rumors of a possible remake began to circulate. The reason was high ratings and a huge number of views.
3. Сrash Landing on You
The story is about a businesswoman named Yoon Se-ri. While paragliding, she gets caught in a hurricane and is forced to make an emergency landing. She lands on the territory of North Korea, where she meets a silent but kind officer. The man decides to help the guest and, of course, falls in love with her.
K-drama's main feature is the difficulty of living in North Korea, so now fans are guessing where the directors will send the main character in the adaptation.
4. W
The main characters of the drama are surgeon Oh Yeon-Joo and businessman Kang Chul. The latter turns out to be a comic character drawn by the girl's father. It seems that their meeting will never happen, but the universe has other plans.
The Chinese version of the story was recently released, and before that, the CW announced the possibility of the US remake.
5. Hotel Del Luna
Koo Chan-sung starts working in a hotel that keeps a lot of secrets. Even the owner of the mysterious building is not who she claims to be. She has been under a curse for 1000 years and cannot get rid of it.
The tragic story of a mysterious beauty could not leave anyone indifferent and Studio Dragon, which filmed the show, confirmed the upcoming remake.